MARCH 8, 2023

WELCOME

Shannon Blade, sister of Seth Bond, met with the elders and stated that she wants to work and fellowship with us at Central. Please get to know and encourage her.

PRAYER REQUESTS

•  Jim Blue: “Dear Lord, I pray that You continue helping me live Happy, Joyous and Free in Your world, and to help others find the same. Amen.”

•  Seth Bond: “Pray for Darryl Floyd as he travels to help in Atlanta today (Sunday, March 5).”

•  Mary Callins: "Prayer request for our great nephew Emory, 3 years old, that it be God's will to heal his body. He was taken to ER last night (Saturday, March 4) with symptoms of pneumonia. He will be given a blood transfusion today (Sunday, March 5)." (Update: “Emory is doing better and was released to go home this evening (Tuesday, March 7). Thank you for your prayers! Praise to the God we serve for his faithfulness and favor shown us and praise for the congregations’ faithfulness in prayer.”

•  Dittos: “Pray for Shannon Blade who isn’t able to be with us this morning (Sunday, March 5).”

•  Grauila Guerra: “Pray to God to provide me with a better place to live and tomorrow I can receive good news from the manager.”

•  Adam Heinrich: “Pray for a lost one of the Malone Family.”

•  Carl Jones: “Jacob Daniel’s father had a stroke.”

•  John Kuhn Family: “Please pray for John as he begins a new job tomorrow in a department he previously worked in at Costco. This move may prove very challenging. Pray God will go before him and prepare the way. Pray for his protection.”

•  Paula Lanier: “Prayer for my children and family.”

•  Daniel Lewis: “Please pray for safe travels on an upcoming family trip.”

•  Lance Moore: “Please continue to pray for strength, patience, and endurance for my wife, Jodi.”

•  Please keep Jeff Norville in your prayers as he will be having surgery tomorrow morning (Monday, March 6) at the Cullman Regional Hospital. (Update: Jeff is recuperating at home. Please continue to keep him in your prayers as he heals.)

•  Tom and Selwyn Reynolds: “1) Please pray for Sondra Law to stay well so she can get a defibrillator. 2) Comfort for the family of Mason Florence, former resident of His Way, who passed away recently.”

•  Tim Robinson: “I have several requests: 1) My aunt is recovering from back surgery. 2) My uncle is scheduled to have prostate surgery on 03/08/2023. 3) My other aunt is scheduled to have shoulder surgery on 03/13/2023.”

•  James Ryans: “Mishaella is not feeling well today (Sunday, March 5). She was having body aches this morning as well as last night (Saturday, March 4).” (Update: Mishaella is doing better, but not at 100%. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.)

•  Doug Turbyfill: “To the guys at His Way who graduate tonight (Sunday, March 5).”

•  Mothers-In-Waiting: Allison Ledford (6/2023), Samantha Strachan Ajayi (6/2023), Rachael Sherrill (8/2023), and Jessica Brown (9/2023)

•  Our Shut-ins: Amelia Biser, Jamie Cole, Pati Dobbs, Fritz Nelson, Sandy Oden, Bradley Seal, Sheril Townsley, and Doug Wingard

•  Our Missionaries: Denisovs & Rahimovs (Tomsk, Russia), Kishore Etwaroo Family (Port Kaituma, Guyana), Carlos & Linda Eguizabal (Juayua & Salcoatitan, El Salvador) & YOU (Huntsville Area)

THANK YOU

It's always so comforting to know so many people have been praying for me. I am happy to report your prayers have been answered! Thank you all for the cards, food and texts throughout this ordeal. It really kept me in touch with everyone and connected. Thanks also for the wonderful basket of fruit and goodies. Praise God, I am now free of pneumonia and kidneys are back to normal.  We are so blessed by Central, and we love you all!               Sue & Herb Underwood

YOU ARE INVITED

Together with their families

Darrell & Jessica Brown

Invite you to celebrate their

Wedding

Sunday

03.19.2023

2:00 PM

Central Church of Christ

407 Clinton Avenue, E

Huntsville, Alabama

Please RSVP to (256) 655-5320

Registered at Amazon and Walmart

WAYS YOU CAN SERVE

·        Communion Preparation – The sign-up list for preparing the communion is posted in the kitchen. Questions – contact Jim Phillips at 256-417-8202.

·        Childcare Workers needed – There is a new sign-up link for those willing to be a childcare worker during Sunday assembly. We have 3 classrooms and 2 workers per classroom so we could use 6 people every week. Please contact Suzie Nance at drnance(-at-)hiwaay.net or 256-653-2508 to receive the link. Also, let her know if you are willing to fill in as needed. Thanks!

FAMILY GATHERING – SUNDAY, MARCH 26 – 5:00 P.M.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 26^th, for our Family Gathering. We will be singing from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Then have a come and go fellowship from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. All LIFE Talks that meet on Sundays are asked to cancel their LIFE Talk for that date and join us. More details coming soon.

CENTRAL ADULT WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS OPTIONS (7:00 P.M.)

1.   Applications from the New Testament

March 8

Jesus’ Priorities (Family Life Center and Online)

The Gospel According to Luke concludes with a detailed account of Jesus’s final instructions to his apostles. Luke’s sequel, Acts, refers to the gospel account as describing “all that Jesus began to do and to teach.” This class will explore a dozen priorities presented in Luke and how they are picked up in the life of the early church. This likewise informs the priorities for Christian life today. Teacher: Loren Wisehart

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09

March 15 through May 31 (12 Weeks)

Defending the Faith and Living Anointed Lives (Family Life Center and Online)

This quarter we will tackle two separate subjects. First, we will examine I Peter 3:13-16, contextualizing the admonition within the framework of the rest of the book. We will discuss ways we might apply the text in our own situations. Finally we will briefly look at several categories of apologetics (defense of the faith) presented within the  story of Scripture itself.

Next, we will consider the anointed offices of prophet, priest, and king in the Old Testament, how Jesus ultimately fulfills those roles, and the continuing prophetic, priestly, and kingly role for the body of Christ today. Teacher: Gregg Rigney

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86363371603?pwd=cjM1bmFxZ0kyTU5SR1VQUlN2QlpOZz09

2.   Romans, Part 3 (Women Only; Library and Online; Facilitator: Melinda Goad)

It has been said, “If you get Romans, God will get you!” Join us this winter as we continue an in-depth look at the book of Romans in order to grow in our understanding of the profound truths Paul relays in this text. Each week class participants will study the assigned reading independently and join together on Wednesday evenings to discuss their insights. To allow for a more in-depth look at the text, we will only cover 1/2 chapter per week. You can attend the class in person at the building or from home on Zoom. If you have questions, please contact Melinda Goad. Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86546256824?pwd=ZndPSUdCUm02ZVJ1THdZVG5KWEk2QT09

ADULT SUNDAY CLASSES: NOW THROUGH MAY 21

1.   Paul’s Guidance to the Corinthian Church (FLC)

2.   Women’s Ministry (Library; Coordinators: Sue Underwood and Kim Story)

SUNDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY

SHIFT YOUR FOCUS: Lessons from 1^st Corinthians

LOOKING AT ME: Self Centered vs. God Centered

Date	Scripture	Lesson	Speakers
Mar 12	1 Cor. Chapters 8 - 10	Giving Up Our Rights	Lee Raum

UPDATE ON SOPOT RELIEF FOR UKRAINE

Sopot updates are available on the small table in the fellowship hall.

DIRECTORY UPDATE

Tracy Franklin’s new email address is tfranklicad(-at-)gmail.com

MEN TO SERVE – MARCH

Chair Set-Up – Joel Moore’s Team

Counting – Alan Moore’s Team

Ushering – Yocus Jones’ Team

ACTIVITIES

Mar	8	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	9	Women’s Bible Study Hosting Lunch for Sonrisers (10:30 am)
	12	Daylight Saving Time Begins
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	15	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	17	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	19	Wedding for Darryl and Jessica Brown (2:00 pm)
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	21	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	22	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	24	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	26	Family Gathering (5:00 pm)
	28	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	29	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	31-4/2	Teen and College Retreat
Apr	4	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	5	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	6-9	10th – 12th graders – Harding’s Spring Sing
	7	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	11	Women’s Bible Study (10:00 am)
	12	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	16	Baby Boy Shower Honoring Yinka and Samantha Ajayi (2:00-3:30 pm)
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	19	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	21	College – FNL (6:30 pm)
	23	Senior Sunday (10:15 pm)
		Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)
	26	Singing Practice (5:45 – Auditorium)
	30	Teen Time (5:30 pm – Teen House)